used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE CONFESSION.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
communicated in words
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
fabricatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
Naomi's
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From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
pervertverbUS /ˈpɜːrvərt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
express in words
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFESSION.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I reached this conclusion reluctantly and regretfully, for Naomi’s sake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY replies to the lawyer accurately expressed the conviction in my mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The narrative related by Ambrose had all the appearance, in my eyes, of a fabricated story, got up, and clumsily got up, to pervert the plain meaning of the circumstantial evidence produced by the prosecution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I said all I could say to shake the absolute confidence which she felt in the discharge of the prisoners at the next examination.